Green Bay
Packers
1-0
35
FINAL
21
New York
Jets
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a convincing Week 2 showdown, the Green Bay Packers topped the New York Jets with a final score of 35-21, solidifying their early-season momentum in the 2026 campaign. The victory not only boosts the Packers' confidence but also sets a tone for their aspirations as they aim for playoff contention.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Green Bay, completing 275 passing yards and tossing two touchdown passes. He was well-supported by Jeremiyah Love, who rushed for 111 yards, and George Pickens, who made a significant impact with 123 receiving yards. Together, this trio drove the Packers' offensive success, showcasing a balanced attack that kept the Jets off-balance.
Defensively, the Packers were anchored by Alex Anzalone, who recorded a team-high nine total tackles and a sack, displaying relentless pursuit throughout the game. Kyler Gordon added to the defensive effort with an interception, which proved pivotal in halting a Jets drive and shifting momentum back to Green Bay. The turning point came in the third quarter when the Packers forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 275 | 2 | 0 | 123.3 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 40 | 24 | 60% | 249 | 1 | 1 | 75.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 19 | 111 | 5.8 | 53 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 18 | 81 | 4.5 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 72 | 1 | 73 | 1 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylan Ford | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 54 |

